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March 19, 2018

Dr. Hope Anderson

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Max Rady College of Medicine Biochemistry and Medical Genetics

Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies Vice Dean, Graduate Studies, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

Attention: Cheryl Hadaller

[email protected]

Dear Dr. Anderson,

Re: Essential Skills and Abilities for the MSc in Genetic Counselling Program

336 - 745 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3E OJ9 Telephone (204} 789-3593 Fax (204} 789-3900 [email protected]

The MSc in Genetic Counselling is a new graduate program within the Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. Our program

received "New Program" accreditation status on January 26, 2017 indicating that our curriculum meets appropriate standards related to all Practice Based Competencies as defined by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).

Given that our program is subject to external accreditation by the ACGC, we have prepared an Essential Skills and Abilities document for the MSc Genetic Counselling Program, which was approved by the Biochemistry and Medical Genetics Departmental Council on March 16, 2018. We have attached the following:

1. MSc Genetic Counselling Essential Skills and Abilities 2. ACGC Practice Based Competencies

Could you please review the Essential Skills and Abilities document and submit to the Senate Committee on Instruction and Evaluation?

If you have any enquiries subsequent to your review, please do not hesitate to contact either Jessica Hartley, the Genetic Counselling Program Director ([email protected]) or myself ([email protected]).

It is our understanding that subsequent to approval by FGS, this item will be forwarded to Senate for approva l.

Thank y9u for your consideration of this matter.

Louise R. Simard, PhD Professor, Department Head Biochemistry and Medical Genetics Tel: {204) 977-5689 Fax: {204) 789-3900 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant - Philip Dufresne Tel: {204) 789-3593 [email protected]

Cc: Jessica Hartley [email protected]

Enclosures: 2

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Policy Name: Essential Skills and Abilities (Technical Standards) for Admission, Promotion and Graduation in the MSc Genetic Counselling Program

Application/Scope: Candidates for Admission, Promotion or Graduation in the MSc Genetic Counselling Program

Review Date: February 12, 2018 Revised (Date): Approved by: Genetic Counselling Program Advisory Committee (February 12, 2018)

BMG Department Council (March 16, 2018)

1. PURPOSE:1.1 The MSc in Genetic Counselling Program (GCP) at the University of Manitoba isresponsible to the public and the profession of genetic counselling to ensure graduates have theknowledge, skills, professional behaviours and attitudes to enter practice as a certified geneticcounsellor in Canada. Graduates must demonstrate mastery of a broad body of geneticsknowledge, and develop skills in the following domains: Communication Skills; Critical-ThinkingSkills; Interpersonal, Counselling and Psychosocial Assessment Skills; and Professional Ethics andValues in accordance to the Practice Based Competencies as defined by the Accreditation Council forGenetic Counseling (ACGC).

1.2 It is important to note that an offer of admission to the GCP is not evidence that theprogram has verified that an applicant has the prerequisite skills and abilities for success in theprogram. However, these skills and abilities are essential if students are to be successful in achievingthe competency standards of the profession. In addition to obtaining an MSc in Genetic Counsellingdegree, an individual must pass certification examinations either through the American Board ofGenetic Counseling (ABGC) or the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselling (CAGC) in order topractice as a certified genetic counsellor. Prospective candidates must be aware that geneticsexpertise, communication skills, timely critical thinking, emotional health and psychological stability,professional behaviours, and adaptation to a changing environment and are examined through theduration of this program.

2. POLICY STATEMENTS:2.1 An applicant or candidate for the GCP degree must reasonably expect that while enrolled in theMSc in Genetic Counselling Program he or she will be able to demonstrate the required Skills andAbilities according to the ACGC Practice Based Competencies, which may be subject to periodicupdate. These skills and abilities are taught and evaluated throughout all aspects of the program(clinical, academic, research).

The skills and abilities are grouped in four domains:

Domain I: Genetics Expertise and AnalysisA student must demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge ofgenetics and genomics core concepts and principles. They must be able to integrate knowledge ofpsychosocial aspects of conditions with a genetic component to promote client well-being. Astudent must construct relevant, targeted and comprehensive personal and family histories andpedigrees. A student must be able to identify, assess, facilitate, and integrate genetic testingoptions in genetic counselling practice. A student must assess individuals’ and their relatives’probability of conditions with a genetic component or carrier status based on their pedigree, test

result(s), and other pertinent information. A student must demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully manage a genetic counselling case and be able to critically assess genetic/genomic, medical and social science literature and information.

Domain II: Interpersonal, Psychosocial and Counselling Skills A student must be able to establish a mutually agreed upon genetic counselling agenda with the client. They must employ active listening and interviewing skills to identify, assess, and empathically respond to stated and emerging concerns and use a range of genetic counselling skills and models to facilitate informed decision making and adaptation to genetic risks or conditions. A student must promote client-centered, informed, noncoercive and value-based decision-making. They must understand how to adapt genetic counselling skills for varied service delivery models and apply genetic counselling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients.

Domain III: Education A student must be able to effectively educate clients about a wide range of genetics and genomics information based on their needs, their characteristics and the circumstances of the encounter. They must be able to write concise and understandable clinical and scientific information for audiences of varying educational backgrounds. They must effectively be able to give a presentation on genetics, genomics and genetic counselling issues

Domain IV: Professional Development & Practice A student must act in accordance with the ethical, legal and philosophical principles and values of the genetic counselling profession and the policies of the University of Manitoba and the Health Authority. A student must demonstrate understanding of the research process. They must demonstrate the skills to advocate for individuals, families, communities and the genetic counselling profession. A student must demonstrate a self-reflective, evidenced based and current approach to genetic counselling practice. They must understand the methods, roles and responsibilities of the process of clinical supervision of trainees. Finally, a student must establish and maintain professional interdisciplinary relationships in both team and one-on-one settings, and recognize one’s role in the larger healthcare system.

2.2 All applicants to the GCP are expected to review this document to self-assess their ability to meet these standards; all applicants offered admission must acknowledge such review and understand that they will be assessed on this set of essential skills.

2.3 Any candidate for the GCP degree who cannot demonstrate the required skills and abilities throughout their course of study will be recommended to withdraw from the program.

2.4 The Genetic Counselling Program is committed to providing appropriate assistance to help genetic counselling students succeed in the program. Some skills may be achieved with reasonable accommodation for genetic counselling students with a documented disability, while maintaining patient safety, both from a medical and psychosocial perspective. Where necessary, reference should be made to the Accessibility Policy and Procedure: http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/students/accessibility.html

2.5 All accommodations must be approved through Student Accessibility Services. Students who anticipate requiring accommodation are responsible for notifying Student Accessibility Services in a

proactive fashion at the time of application, or at any time throughout their genetic counselling education program.

2.6 Students are expected to obtain an MSc in Genetic Counselling degree within two years. Students may request an extension of time within which to complete the program; such requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

3. REFERENCE

3.1 This policy document is guided by the 2015 Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling Practice Based Competencies for Genetic Counselors. 4400 College Blvd., Ste. 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

4. POLICY CONTACTMSc Genetic Counselling Program Director

5. STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read this document carefully, that I have assessed my ability to meet theessential skills and abilities outlined in this document and that I anticipate that I am able to meet thedescribed essential skills and abilities for admission, promotion and graduation from the GeneticCounselling Program. I understand that reasonable accommodations for some skills are available tome.

Student Name _____________________________________ __________________________ (Please Print) (Signature) Student # __________________________ Date _____________________

Permanent Address _____________________________ Telephone _________________

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Practice-Based Competencies forGenetic Counselors

© 2015

Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling

www.gceducation.org

913-222-86684400 College Blvd., Ste. 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Practice-Based Competencies for Genetic Counselors

2© 2015 Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling

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(I) Genetics Expertise and Analysis; (II) Interpersonal, Psychosocial and Counseling Skills; (III) Education; and (IV) Professional Development & Practice.

Domain I:

1. Demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadthof understanding and knowledge of geneticsand genomics core concepts and principles.

2. Integrate knowledge of psychosocial aspectsof conditions with a genetic component topromote client well-being.

3. Construct relevant, targeted and compre-hensive personal and family histories andpedigrees.

4. Identify, assess, facilitate, and integrategenetic testing options in genetic counselingpractice.

5. Assess individuals’ and their relatives’probability of conditions with a geneticcomponent or carrier status based on theirpedigree, test result(s), and other pertinentinformation.

6. Demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully manage a genetic counseling case.

7. Critically assess genetic/genomic, medicaland social science literature and information.

Domain II:

8. Establish a mutually agreed upon geneticcounseling agenda with the client.

9. Employ active listening and interviewingskills to identify, assess, and empathicallyrespond to stated and emerging concerns.

10. Use a range of genetic counseling skillsand models to facilitate informed decision-making and adaptation to genetic risks orconditions.

11. Promote client-centered, informed, noncoercive and value-based decision-making.

12. Understand how to adapt genetic counselingskills for varied service delivery models.

13. Apply genetic counseling skills in a cultur-ally responsive and respectful manner to allclients.

Domain III: Education

14. Effectively educate clients about a wide rangeof genetics and genomics information basedon their needs, their characteristics and thecircumstances of the encounter.

15. Write concise and understandable clinical

varying educational backgrounds.

16. Effectively give a presentation on genetics,genomics and genetic counseling issues.

Domain IV:Practice

17. Act in accordance with the ethical, legal andphilosophical principles and values of thegenetic counseling profession and the policiesof one’s institution or organization.

18. Demonstrate understanding of the researchprocess.

19. Advocate for individuals, families, communi-ties and the genetic counseling profession.

20. based and current approach to geneticcounseling practice.

21. Understand the methods, roles and responsi-bilities of the process of clinical supervisionof trainees.

22. Establish and maintain professionalinterdisciplinary relationships in both teamand one-on-one settings, and recognize one’srole in the larger healthcare system.


3 © 2015 Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling

1. Demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadthof understanding and knowledge of geneticsand genomics core concepts and principles.

a)

Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance and

Prenatal genetics Pediatric genetics Adult genetics Biochemical genetics Molecular genetics

genetics Cancer genetics Neurogenetics Pharmacogenetics

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differential diagnoses, genetic testing and test -

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2. Integrate knowledge of psychosocial aspectsof conditions with a genetic component topromote client well-being.

a) ethical, and legal issues related to geneticcounseling encounters.

genetic counseling context.

c)

genomic conditions.

d)

to medical management.

3. Construct relevant, targeted and compre-hensive personal and family histories andpedigrees.

a)

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c)

d)-

chosocial histories.

e) medical records.

4. Identify, assess, facilitate, and integrategenetic testing options in genetic counselingpractice.

a)

the clinical situation.

c)limitations and costs of genetic testing.

Appendix:

Domain I:



d) -

e)

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5. Assess individuals’ and their relatives’probability of conditions with a geneticcomponent or carrier status based on theirpedigree, test result(s), and other pertinentinformation.

a)

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calculations.

c)test results.

d)

assessment.

6. Demonstrate the skills necessary to success-fully manage a genetic counseling case.

a)

c)

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standards.

d)

institutional standards.

e) on local, regional, national and international

7. Critically assess genetic/genomic, medicaland social science literature and information.

a) the literature.

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encounters.

d)

Domain II:

8. Establish a mutually agreed upon geneticcounseling agenda with the client.

a) clients.

-edge, and concerns regarding the genetic counseling encounter and the reason for referral or contact.

c) -

d)to

address emerging concerns.



9. Employ active listening and interviewingskills to identify, assess, and empathicallyrespond to stated and emerging concerns.

a)

c)

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10. Use a range of genetic counseling skillsand models to facilitate informed decision-making and adaptation to genetic risks orconditions.

a)

reactions to illness.

c)

d)

e)

counseling, grief counseling and crisiscounseling.

f)

11. Promote client-centered, informed, noncoercive and value-based decision-making.

a) relate to genetic counseling.

c)

genetic counseling interaction.

d)-

counseling encounters.

e)

client.

12. Understand how to adapt genetic counselingskills for varied service delivery models.

a)

audiences.

-seling indication.

c).

d)

e) distance genetic counseling encounters.

13. Apply genetic counseling skills in a cultur-ally responsive and respectful manner to allclients.

a) -

genetic counseling encounter.

c)

agendas, and assess and counsel clients.

d)



14. Effectively educate clients about a wide rangeof genetics and genomics information basedon their needs, their characteristics and thecircumstances of the encounter.

a)

understanding.

c)

d)

other educational technologies.

e)

f) -

g)

h)

15. Write concise and understandable clinical

varying educational backgrounds.

a)the intended audience.

c)

16. Effectively give a presentation on genetics,genomics and genetic counseling issues.

a) Assess and determine the educational goals

characteristics of the audience.

the audience.

c)

d)-

tional encounters.

Domain III: Education

Domain IV:

17. Act in accordance with the ethical, legal andphilosophical principles and values of thegenetic counseling profession and the poli-cies of one’s institution or organization.

a) Genetic Counselors Code of Ethics.

c)

d)credentialing

e)

18. Demonstrate understanding of the researchprocess.

a)

c) -

studies.

d)



e)

outcomes.

f)

g)

19. Advocate for individuals, families, communi-ties and the genetic counseling profession.

a)

and clinical research.

c)

d)

20. based and current approach to geneticcounseling practice.

a)

c) -

d)

of a genetic counseling encounter.

e)

f)

g)

21. Understand the methods, roles and responsi-bilities of the process of clinical supervisionof trainees.

a)

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c)

22. Establish and maintain professional inter-disciplinary relationships in both team andone-on-one settings, and recognize one’s rolein the larger healthcare system.

a) Distinguish the genetic counseling scope ofpractice in relation to the roles of other health

c)

d) -fessionals within the healthcare infrastructure

e)

f)technologies and information to enhance the



GlossaryCase management:

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and 1950’s. The goal of client-centered counseling is to

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Client: -

Contracting:

goals for the session.

Distance Encounters:

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Family history:

that often include medical and social information.

Genetics:

Genetic counseling:

Genomics:aggregate of genes in an organism. The main difference

Health care system:

and institution.

Interdisciplinary relationships: Connections and



Pedigree:

families.

Population screening:

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Probability of conditions with a genetic compo-nent:

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Population Genetics:

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Research methodologies:

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Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling

913-222-8668

www.gceducation.org

4400 College Blvd., Ste. 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

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IX (2) Proposal for P.B.Dip. in Medical Physiology & Pathophysiology, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences(a) Report of SCADM(b) Report of SCCCC(c) Report of SPPC(d) Report of SCIE

IX (3) Proposal for a B.Mid., College of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences (revised)(a) Report of SCADM(b) Report of SCCCC(c) Report of SPPC(d) Report of SCIE

IX (4) Reports of SCADM(a) RE: Revised Direct Entry Admission Requirements, IH Asper School of Business(b) RE: Revised Admission Requirements, Special Consideration Admission Category, IH Asper School of Business

IX (5) Reports of SCIE(a) RE: Policy on AW or Program Withdrawal from the M.D. Program, College of Medicine(b) RE: Essential Skills and Abilities (Technical Standards) for Admission, Promotion, and Graduation in the M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling Program, Dept. of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics

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